Toast and Roast

COFFEE &amp; CARDMAKING Join us for a cup of coffee (or tea) and some crafting! We will be at Toast and Roast McHenry on Tuesday, September 22 at 10AM for cardmaking! It’s more than making cards! We chat, we laugh, and we craft connections through creativity!We’ll be creating with a card kit that makes 10 cards! RSVP via the link here in this event post and your payment by September 14 ensures your choice of kit...supplies of each are limited! Late RSVPs are welcome; kit choice will be based on availability.Fee is $25, plus purchase of a beverage to support this local coffee shop. Pay Julia by Zelle 224.622.5899, cash, or check. PayPal available for additional fee. Hosted by Simply She Stamps - Julia Mazur

Local Event: Coffee & Cardmaking

McHenry County

McHenry

Illinois

Coffee & Cardmaking

COFFEE & CARDMAKING Join us for a cup of coffee (or tea) and some crafting! We will be at Toast and Roast McHenry on Tuesday,...

Frunchroom Collective

Coffee &amp; Cardmaking at The Frunchroom Collective!Join me on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00 AM for a fun morning! Grab a drink, chat with some friends, and get crafty! For $35, you’ll receive a card kit plus all the supplies you need to create 10 beautiful handmade cards...perfect for sending a little joy to the people you love and to those who need a pick me up.I believe creative expression and social connection are essential to our well-being, and I love hosting events where the two come together.Come craft with us! No experience necessary! Plan a date with a friend or come meet some new ones.&nbsp;
REGISTRATION REQUIRED; Only 8 spots available. No refunds (you get the kit) Ages 18+

Lake County

Libertyville

Coffee & Cardmaking at The Frunchroom Collective!Join me on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:00 AM for a fun morning! Grab a drink,...

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE - Blind Date with a Card Kit Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM Frunchroom Collective in LibertyvilleJoin Julia Mazur of Simply She Stamps for a fun evening of creativity, connection, and making a difference! You’ll choose a surprise cardmaking kit when you arrive. Most kits require little or no stamping, making this a fun and easy project for beginners and experienced crafters alike!No crafting experience necessary! Just come ready to create, have FUN, and support a great cause. $30 per person100% of profits will be donated to Julia’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Lake County team, Wednesdays We Wear Pink Walkers, supporting breast cancer research.Come when you can. Leave when you must. Grab a drink, chat, and get crafty for a cause! Register via the link in this event post.

Local Event: Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

Grayslake

Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

CRAFT FOR A CAUSE - Blind Date with a Card Kit Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM Frunchroom Collective in...

McHenry Recreation Center

Cozy pumpkins and spooky fun! Create cards and treat packs for everyone! Get ready for a fun and creative evening of crafting, connecting, and celebrating the season!Join us for a cozy autumn evening of creativity! This class is open to ages 18 and older and perfect for beginners or seasoned crafters alike. You will create beautiful handmade cards and treat pouches featuring both autumn and Halloween themes to take home and enjoy or gift to someone special.No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and a willingness to have fun. By the end of the night you will walk away filled up, inspired, and feeling accomplished with a stack of handmade projects you made yourself.Only 14 spots available, so grab your spot early. Bring a friend, or come solo and make some new ones. Crafting is always better together.Registration is required through the Rec Center. Click the link in this event posting to sign up.I’d love to craft with you!

Local Event: Harvest & Halloween Cardmaking Workshop

Harvest & Halloween Cardmaking Workshop

Cozy pumpkins and spooky fun! Create cards and treat packs for everyone! Get ready for a fun and creative evening of crafting,...

Julia Mazur

Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Crystal Lake-Cary

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills

Huntley

Lake Zurich

Barrington

Vernon Hills

Cook County

Palatine

Eric DeGrechie

Buffalo Grove

Online Only

This auction offers over five hundred artifacts celebrating the enduring spirit of civic duty, public service, and early industrial might.
Law enforcement and firefighter memorabilia anchor the front of the catalog with an array of breast badges, cap devices, and commemorative stars representing departments across the Midwest and beyond. Notable service pieces include the scarce antique State of Illinois Police Hat Badge #2 (Lot 61), a distinctive Glencoe, Illinois Police &amp; Fire Hat Badge #34 (Lot 25), and a vintage Cheviot, Ohio Fire Department 2" Badge (Lot 62). Novelty and corporate security insignia also feature prominently, led by the satirical 1910s "I Should Worry" Security Bank 3% Interest Star (Lot 40) and an early Sheraton Hotel Security 5-Point Star (Lot 12).
The heart of the auction transitions into one of the most comprehensive watch fob collections ever offered, chronicling the golden age of American heavy machinery, agriculture, and construction engineering. Enthusiasts will uncover coveted examples from industry giants like Caterpillar, Case, Drott, Bucyrus-Erie, Allis-Chalmers, and Mack. Standouts include the rare Copper 1933 Chicago World's Fair Lima Locomotive Watch Fob (Lot 549), a classic Rumely OilPull Tractor Fob (Lot 182), the iconic Case Bald Eagle on Globe Fob (Lot 122), and an early J.D. Adams &amp; Co. Leaning Wheel Grader Fob (Lot 434), alongside dozens of commemorative club issues from IWFAI and MWFC.
Preview is the day before the auction - noon-5pm, and doors open at 8am the day of the auction.&nbsp;Pickup is immediately following the auction or by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

This auction offers over five hundred artifacts celebrating the enduring spirit of civic duty, public service, and early...

Native American artistry and Old West history take center stage in this Classic Collectibles Auction, led by a majestic pair of 6-foot hand-carved Frank Gallagher Cigar Store Indians (Lots 3 and 3a), an early gesso-over-wood advertising figure (Lot 2a), and two historic 1844 London Edition George Catlin lithographs (Lot 2348). The collection features an extraordinary range of Plains weaponry, beadwork, and ceremonial art, including a Northern Plains bear effigy catlinite pipe bowl (Lot 2335), an 1880s tacked leather belt with knife and sheath (Lot 2314), and an 1820s cast iron trade tomahawk (Lot 2317). Bidders will also find exceptional Indigenous textiles, pottery, and basketry spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighted by an intricate 1910 Western Apache bowl (Lot 2406) and a 1920 Pima coiled basket (Lot 2353). Western outlaw lore comes alive through a spirited series of hand-carved folk art figures portraying legends like Jesse James (Lot 302) and Billy the Kid (Lot 309), displayed alongside authentic Visalia batwing chaps (Lot 2407) and an operational 1/2 scale .32 caliber Gatling gun (Lot 2253).
The journey continues into vintage advertising and vibrant Americana. Electric neon illuminates the room with an impressive Ford Tractor neon sign (Lot 460) and a vintage Genuine Chevy Parts neon display (Lot 461), perfectly complemented by a classic 1950s Coca-Cola Vendo 59 "Spin Top" coin-operated machine (Lot 149) and an authentic N.S.M. Model 240 I jukebox (Lot 191). Fine decorative art enthusiasts will appreciate the exquisite Tiffany Studios gold dore bronze tazza #1702 (Lot 437) alongside dynamic animalier bronzes, while collectors of nostalgia can explore vintage O-gauge Lionel trains, breweriana, and stoneware primitives.
Preview is the day before the auction - noon-5pm, and doors open at 8am the day of the auction.&nbsp;Pickup is immediately following the auction or by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY

Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY

Native American artistry and Old West history take center stage in this Classic Collectibles Auction, led by a majestic pair of...

Items that did not sell in recent auctions are offered here in a last chance online-only auction. Many items at reduced prices!
Did you miss the action? The show isn’t over yet. We want to make sure every piece of history finds the right home. This is your final opportunity to bid on these items, often at a great value.

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Preview is the day before the auction - noon-5pm, and doors open at 8am the day of the auction.&nbsp;Pickup is immediately following the auction or by appointment. Please call 815-923-7000 to schedule.&nbsp;

Local Event: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

Items that did not sell in recent auctions are offered here in a last chance online-only auction. Many items at reduced...

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10:00 AM

Toast and Roast, 1250 N Green St, McHenry, IL

Coffee & Cardmaking

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10:00 AM

Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit

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5:30 PM

Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

Harvest & Halloween Cardmaking Workshop

OCT

8

6:00 PM

McHenry Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Dr, McHenry, IL

Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction

Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY

Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore

Harvest & Halloween Cardmaking Workshop